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Tuberculosis: The Essentials, Fourth Edition - Lung Biology in Health and Disease 4th edition
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Tuberculosis: The Essentials, Fourth Edition - Lung Biology in Health and Disease
Every second a new person is exposed to tuberculosis (TB). Each untreated TB-infected person will infect 10-15 people every year. Following the success of its predecessor, this new edition of Tuberculosis: The Essentials scrutinizes the new discoveries and observations of the key aspects of the disease. Recognized world experts provide a concise, state-of-the-art review of the 15 essential elements of TBsupply an international, current view of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment methodsdiscuss the emerging threat of XDR-TB and the HIV/AIDS factorassess advances in TB research such as new drugs and vaccinesreflect on the progress of the "Stop TB" strategy.
See What?s New in the Fourth Edition:
- Updated chapters on epidemiology and pathogenesis provide new insights on TB infection and disease
- Updated chapters on diagnosis and treatment cover new tests and molecular detection methods
- Information on developing effective regiments and discussion of situations deserving specific precautions
- Coverage of adherence issues
The book book is an essential guide for everybody working in the field of TB, from specialists to nurses and students, both from a clinical and public health perspective.
406 pages, 100 black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | November 18, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9781420090215 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Pages | 408 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 236 × 29 mm · 850 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Raviglione, Mario C. (World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland) |
